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**Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of North Carolina**

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch, numbered #29, for areas in North Carolina, including Wake County. This alert is valid until 1:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepared as severe weather conditions develop.

**Threats Highlighted in the Alert:**

- **Tornadoes:** A couple of tornadoes are possible in the affected areas.

- **Hail:** Isolated hail with sizes of up to half an inch may occur.

- **Wind:** Scattered wind gusts of up to 70 MPH are likely.

**Potential Exposure:**

The watch area includes a population of approximately 10,726,871 individuals. Additionally, it impacts 2,513 schools and 170 hospitals. Local authorities urge schools, hospitals, and residents to remain alert and ready to act if conditions worsen.

**Safety Precautions:**

Wake County government emphasizes the importance of staying weather-aware. Drivers should exercise caution on the roads, as conditions could deteriorate quickly. Residents are encouraged to sign up for weather alert systems like ReadyWake to stay informed of updates and emergency notifications.

More information is available at [http://readywake.com](http://readywake.com). Keep monitoring local forecasts and stay tuned to updates during this weather event.

Source: Wake County Government

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Raleigh

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